Was a butcher to blame for a backup in the Chicago River?

Chicago's 5th Annual Restaurant week is in full swing. We tell you what's behind the event, and where you can go for a special meal.

We asked what you thought about Noble Street Charter Schools charging students fines for minor infractions.

Carol Marin and her panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!

The Chicago Teachers Union slams Chicago Public Schools administrators, and offer their own vision for the school system, including $700 million more in funding. Paris Schutz has the story.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard joins us to discuss new sick-day policies and more.

We talk to the heads of two security firms about how businesses are being advised to get ready for possible protests during the upcoming

Chicago-based Boeing gets a record $22 billion order.

A barefoot runner makes the case for leaving your shoes at home -- even in the winter.

The Field Museum has a new exhibit, giving visitors a chance to see mummies that have not been viewed by the public for over 100 years. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit.

A new Chicago Fire Department Fire Commissioner was appointed on Thursday, in the wake of Wednesday’s resignation of current fire commissioner, Robert Hoff.

Downtown building owners meet with local and federal security officials about Chicago G-8/NATO concerns.

Expecting a tax refund from the state? Well, a new city ordinance may divert that money to City Hall. We talk with some Chicago aldermen about that, and other developments at today's City Council meeting.

We tell you about an organization that helps low-income residents prepare their tax returns for free.